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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Whistler, bc: a great winter spot
- If you're thinking about planning a great winter vacation, think about taking a trip to the beautiful Whistler ski resort in Whistler, British Columbia. There are plenty of great accommodations around Whistler, and Whistler rentals shouldn't be hard to find. The difficult thing is to choose your spot from a wide variety of luxurious rentals. When browsing the multiple online listings for Whistler ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Where to find lodging and accommodation in whistler, bc
- Are you thinking about a great place to go for a winter holiday? For avid skiers or anyone looking for a cozy winter getaway, the many chalet and condo rentals around the Whstler Ski Resort in British Columbia can be a great way to relax this winter. The Whistler Ski Resort is located in the province of British Columbia, in a natural mountain environment. Around the resort there are a wealth of lu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Smokey mountain cabins - there is only one!
- Did you know there are no Smokey Mountain cabins for vacation rentals inside the Great Smokey Mountains National Park -- except one! It's called Leconte Lodge. Even though the National Park Service's Leconte Lodge is called a lodge, it also includes rental log cabins. These are the only cabins for vacation rentals inside the national park.To get there, do you just hop in your car and drive ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Branson condos rental advice for the perfect vacation in missouri
- If you are thinking about renting a condo in the near future, especially in the Branson, Missouri area, you may want to consider the following helpful tips to help your vacation go as smoothly as possible.Try to plan your vacation as early as possible as condos sometimes are booked up to a year in advance. You could also try to plan your vacation on off peak times for better deals. Some pla...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - A road trip in cyprus -- blessed by the gods
- Aphrodite's Hot SpotEuropean Road Trip AdventuresCyprus. Yes, it is a hee-uge (note: very large) holiday destination. Ask any slightly pale English teen, and they'll wax lyrical about the bars, clubs and beaches.And bars, clubs and beaches there are. Much the same as you'll find in Ibiza, Thailand, and Cancun. And that's fine, if all you're after is bubbly happiness in a cockt...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Scottish roadtrips -- encountering porridge with salt and other dangers
- Edinburgh and beyondRoadtrips around BritainIt's hard to overstate the poetry of Edinburgh. Even when crossing the North Bridge in a screaming gale, fearing you lost your nose five streets ago. It's hard to be grumpy with the magnificent Old Town spread out in front of you, and Arthur's seat rearing up to your left.But if you're in Edinburgh for a while, I highly recommend get...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Apartments are good for your health
- Work-rate, health and even personal relationships may be affected if you stay in hotel accommodation for longer than 4 nights on business. Natalie Wakefield of The Apartment Service states her case.Business Travellers will spend significantly more to secure a seat in the First Class cabin of an aircraft and the reasons are beyond question: they can catch up on work or stretch out and relax ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You only have one life, let your caribbean dream come true
- Turning your dream to Reality?Buying in the CaribbeanBuying a home in the Caribbean is something many people only dream of. A little determination and, some financial resources can easily make this dream become a reality. Those who buy real estate in the Caribbean do so for many reasons these include:? A place to spend your retirement? A purchase for investment purposes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Customized services is what makes a vacation rental the best
- The home away from home but a little bit more better is what the vacation rentals should be. They should be a lot functional and provide you with a lot of facilities and amenities that you would find in your home and a little bit more. This article looks at what makes these chalets or condos the luxurious properties which the clients crave to rent each time. Luxury could mean very different based ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a disneyland vacation right for you?
- Disneyland became the very definition of a theme park and family vacation when it opened in California in July, 1955.For decades, it has amazed kids and parents alike, with its enchanting atmosphere, great attractions and shows. It soon became a popular vacation spot for families, allowing the parent to enjoy a soothing vacation at the nearby resort, but still allowing the kids to have a bl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - French property - looking to take a holiday in france ?
- Aquitaine with its 5 departments; Dordogne, Gironde, Landes, Lot-et-Garonne, Pyrénées-Atlantiques.Weather: There are two separate climates in Aquitaine. The coast is mild, with the Gulf stream to keep it warm. Inland the weather is a touch more extreme and variable, with short winters than can get very cold (lows of about -14°C), scorchin...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why the vacation home sale market is unsustainable
- The rental market and Vacation Home sale market is unsustainable. Property prices are still rising by appalling amounts.Yes that's great on the surface, but match today's house prices with what people are quoting for rentals. Anybody seen a 20 or 30% rise in their income from guests?Anybody seen flight prices coming down?Anybody seen car rentals coming down?Anybody seen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Summer vacations: 7 universal laws for survival
- Summer vacations - what better topic could there be for a mental health column than one so likely to separate you from your own mental health?With that notion in mind, here are 7 Universal Laws for Summer Vacations.The Law of Preparedness: It's been said that "prior planning prevents poor performance." Planning for a vacation is one of those interesting paradoxes of life: the more yo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Review of car rental abroad
- Are you thinking of travelling Abroad?You will surely want to get about easily and quickly and will not wish to be restrained by public transportation and taxi services. You could take your own vehicle or rent one there. Well, taking your own vehicle is certainly a good choice if you can get to your destination via road or ferry ways but you may not want the headache of what might ha...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Palmetto dunes plantation ? hilton head island
- An Award Winning Vacation, Golf, Tennis and Beach ResortIf you are planning a vacation for your family this summer and still are not sure where to go, I recommend going to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This luxury getaway is just forty five minutes away from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The first thing I would do is look to book a beautiful vacation home, condo, or vill...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The inn at woodstock hill: classic new england atmosphere in beautiful northeastern connecticut
- Many vacation spots purport to offer true relaxation, but upon closer inspection impede the promise with myriad outlet stores, souvenir shops, heavy traffic akin to the kind you were trying to ecsape, and trendy restaurants offering lots of attitude and very little food.The Inn at Woodstock Hill, in Northeastern Connecticut's pristine town of Woodstock, avoids these modern day tourist trapp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - An overview of the gatlinburg cabins
- Originally founded in the early 1800s as White Oaks, Gatlinburg was just a sleepy residential town until the growth of its lumber industry in the early 1900s. The creation of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in 1934 added to the demand for visitor services. Gatlinburg was officially incorporated in 1945 and has since become a premier four-season vacation destination.In recent years Ga...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cottage holidays
- Holiday time is around the corner and its time to plan where to go and what sort of holiday you prefer.If you dislike the hustle and bustle of busy hotels or living in a selfcatering apartment what are your options!You can rent a caravan or hire a tent, or you could decide to take a cottage holiday.Holiday cottages come in all shapes and sizes tiny ones for two people or large...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Villa holiday or package holiday
- Everybody knows someone who has been on one and an awful lot of people have been on one themselves. Yes we are talking about the age old Package holiday. The safest, most common holiday. Package holidays have been around for years and I am sure everyone will know someone that has went to a travel agent and booked a holiday through them. Is the tide turning though? Have people found a better way to...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Privately-owned vacation property offers outstanding value to renters
- In November, 2004, my wife Terry and I visited Paris for seven days. We stayed in a postage stamp sized hotel room in the Latin Quarter about two blocks from Notre Dame Cathedral.We toured the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Versailles, Sainte-Chappelle, the Arc de Triomphe, the Musee d'Orsay, the Louvre (two days), and went to a show at Lido's.We discovered, or rather stumbled u...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Luxury cairns / port douglas hinterland accommodation will take your breath away
- Cairns Rainforest Retreat is ideally located for your unique rainforest hideaway experience.Nestled in the beautiful Julatten valley, just 100 km from the vibrant tropical city of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland, it is part of the Cairns highlands and Port Douglas hinterland.Julatten is also world renowned for the variety and beauty of its tropical birds.Here you can exper...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tranquil setting for the weary traveler
- The DeLaunay House, located 185 N. Pioneer in Ashland is a wonderfully remodeled 1909 Craftsman style house just blocks from downtown Ashland and the Historic Railroad District. The comfortable and attractive suites have imaginative and spiritual names to reflect the joy and spiritual process of the owner-operator Deborah DeLaunay. Peace Pilgrim, Peace Mountain, Zen Cottage and the Harmony Suite a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to close a timeshare sale ? minimize the hassles
- Making the decision to dive into the world of timeshares for investment or family vacation fun is a huge one. With a small financial exchange and the stroke of a pen, the commitment to join an ownership group in the maintenance of a piece of property, sometimes a world away, is sealed.Getting from Point A to Point B, however, can be a tough road, especially with so many timeshare opportunit...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Coastal vacations club offers up to 85% off week long condo stays
- When vacation time rolls around, some people choose to stay home, putter around the house, and get caught up on repairs or cleaning. While this might be a cheap option, it is not the most ideal.Psychologists and thinkers like twentieth century Russian literary critic Victor Schlovsky emphasize the importance of what they call defamiliarization. This means that to make you better appreciate ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top ten reasons to pick a vacation rental
- We are planning a family trip for just a few days. That is my family, my brother's family, and my other brother's family. Our mother will be joining us, too. That makes four households, seven adults and six children all under three years old. Praise to my brave (foolish?) wife who has somehow volunteered to coordinate the arrangements.Even reserving months in advance, we were unable to get ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Living and retiring in bolivia
- A beautiful and inexpensive place without a tourist in sight. Sound like a dream? It's not. This slice of paradise does exist. Nestled high in the Andes Mountains of South America, Bolivia is a little-known retreat exotically spiced with a unique Latin and Native American flavor. Bolivia has a lot to offer?a very low cost of living, unspoiled natural environment, friendly people and a range of cli...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why an algarve vacation?
- If a vacation, as defined by a dictionary is: 'leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure', then one taken in Algarve must be the epitome of that term.The southern-most region of Portugal, Algarve is a holiday-maker's dream. Wonderful year-round weather, great beaches, fabulous scenery and - best of all - the local people!Algarveans are a tolerant, laid-back lot, who hav...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - With vacation rentals you can stay for a long time
- Vacation rentals are an option when you plan to go on a vacation and stay for any length of time. For example, Florida has the basic strategy of finding what the vacationer needs, what they are looking for and with what budget and then fulfilling that need. In the process, as a visitor to this beautiful state, you will have a wonderful and interesting vacation at a price you can afford. Stay as lo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - You have to love the location, say these owners of orlando florida villas
- It has been said that in real estate there are three things that count the most: location, location and location. I recently discovered how powerful this concept can be.Not long ago, I wrote an article about owning a vacation rental and what to consider before making the plunge ( http://www.seo-writer.net/clients...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mindfulness and retirement: considering brazil
- I have a 17-year-old daughter who is finishing up a year in Vitoria, Brazil. She's been having the time of her life in a gorgeous coastal city with the beaches of her dreams and the cute guys to match. What's not to like?Tara told us that we could buy a beautiful home ("All marble floors!") on a spectacular beach ("White sand!") in a number of lovely cities ("Amazing architecture!") with fr...